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Forensic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at BU?
• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology
• You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment
• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise
• Provided with theoretical and practical t...
Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at BU?
• Taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields, including forensic DNA profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology
• You will be taught in contemporary lecture halls and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll use cutting-edge equipment
• Take part in invaluable lab and fieldwork experience, including mock crime scenes and a live-fire exercise
• Provided with theoretical and practical training covering crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology
• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation
• You'll be career-ready, with 88% of graduates from our forensic and archaeological sciences courses in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)
Exploring crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology, this degree is designed to be one of the most modern and relevant of its kind. It has been engineered to give you an understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science.
Course Accreditation:
Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Science is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS). CSFS Educational Accreditation is the independent assessment of educational quality for degrees focusing on forensic science, and gives students and future employers confidence in the quality and quantity of the forensic science content of programmes.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A11-H88
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28.0
31.0
If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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